Thousands of solar tourists have converged on the WA Pilbara town of Exmouth to experience the first total eclipse in a decade.

While most of Australia will experience a partial solar eclipse this morning, Exmouth is one of the few places in the world to view the total eclipse.

Guests: Sheridan Williams, amateur astronomer and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, UK

Cr Darlene Allston, Shire President, Exmouth Shire Council

Producer: Cathy Van Extel